danger signs your electrical system is giving you

Flickering lights are usually not anything to worry about. Lights can flicker because there's something wrong with the ballast, bulb, switch or the lighting fixture itself. Some types of lighting, such as fluorescent lighting, frequently flicker for a few seconds and every once in a while. These problems are easily remedied and often don't pose a threat of fire or damage. However, some types of flickering and dimming could be a sign that something is wrong with your home's wiring.
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If you're trying to reduce your energy bills, you might want to do a home energy audit. With a home energy audit, you'll be able to find out exactly where your home is wasting energy. Some issues are simple to remedy – such as using energy-saving lightbulbs, or installing an energy-efficient air conditioner. However, other areas of the home may be a bit more complex to audit. This is particularly true of the insulation in your home.
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Ceiling lights are an electrical convenience most people cannot live without. The flick of a switch enlightens and brightens an entire room, unless, of course, your lights suddenly stop working. When you call an electrician to come and perform an electrical repair in your ceiling lights, he or she may find one (or more!) of the following causes prior to fixing the lights.
Rodents in Your Home
Rats, mice and squirrels all have a bizarre penchant for chewing on plastic-covered electrical wires.
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If the circuit breakers in your home constantly trip (turn off), there might be a major electrical problem. Depending on the number of circuit breakers that trip, your home might need all new wiring. In the article below, you will get a better idea of what may be causing the break to trip and how it can be fixed.
Your House Is Full of Faulty Wires
It is possible that there are faulty wires in the walls of your home that are causing circuit breakers to trip, especially if the house is old.
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When you own a home, it is imperative to make sure that you are always aware of electrical problems so that they can be repaired right away. After all, one small problem can turn into a disaster in no time at all. Therefore, you may want to take a few moments to review the following signs that it might be time to call in an emergency electrician.
Breaker Box Is Heating Up
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Do you have dimming lights in your home that really shouldn't be dimming? How about lights that only turn on sometimes when you flip the switch? Have you ever felt a little zap when you touch your electric stove with wet hands? Does your microwave seem to lose some of its power sometimes? These are all signs that there could be serious issues with your home electrical system. Visit my blog to learn some troubleshooting tests that you can run and learn when to contact your local electrician for professional inspections and repairs to your system before a fire starts or an electrocution occurs.